PERIMETER Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

perimeter

noun

pə-ˈri-mə-tər

Definition of perimeter

as in edge

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something soldiers guarding the perimeter of the camp

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Recent Examples of perimeter The last two came when Brooklyn needed answers to Indiana’s perimeter shooting. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026 There’s space under the bed to keep extra clothing, blankets, and linens, while there are also large shelves above the bedroom and kitchen perimeter, and even a spacious closet. — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026 Intterra has for years provided software to the state that helps emergency officials collect the latest information, such as fire perimeter maps created by Cal OES intel airplanes, and share it with firefighters in the field. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 New claims of danger emerge The East Potomac closure will extend far beyond the golf course, removing public access to recreational areas and much of the three-mile perimeter loop beloved by runners and cyclists. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perimeter

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Noun

Scientists are exploring whether the flu vaccine can disrupt tumors, providing another treatment along with expensive cutting-edge care.

— Elie Dolgin, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Ukraine is working to improve its interception capabilities for both, but at the moment, experts said, the Russian weapons have an edge.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of edge

Noun

The Lite is a more traditional clamshell with a zipper running the full circumference, splitting the case in two like a book.

— Tim Stevens, The Verge, 10 Nov. 2026
In the trial, participants experienced reductions in several cardiovascular risk factors, including systolic blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, systemic inflammation and neck circumference.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of circumference

Noun

Protect Jewish students while restoring a clear boundary between harassment and protected speech.

— Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
The team’s calculations predicted that these boundaries, known as domain walls, could conduct electricity and move when a voltage was applied.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of boundary

Noun

My home state borders Kentucky to the south and has plenty of cultural similarities with the Commonwealth.

— Grace Byron, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
An Estonian newspaper recently revealed that a British soldier disobeyed a direct order to remove the SIM card from his cellphone before being deployed to a part of Estonia, approximately 90 miles west of the Russian border.

— Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of border

Noun

Beneath Rocks and Bricks Slugs, snails, and various insects will sometimes also use rocks, bricks, garden bed edging, wooden boards, and other hard surfaces for shelter until spring.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026
Elastic edging keeps the machine-washable covers snug across a range of couch shapes, and the collection comes in several colors, weaves and textures to coordinate with most rooms.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of edging

Noun

There were ups and downs, including some struggles finishing at the rim in traffic, but the positives were obvious.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2026
His rim protection was sorely missed as the Warhawks’ backcourt routinely got to the rim at will and still finished the game shooting over 50%.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of rim

Noun

Having a youngster observing adults at their worst, or most contradictory, might register as a cliché, until child actor Jung Seol reveals the middle-class couple’s son to be more of a silent, socially awkward presence on the periphery.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2026
No wonder some of the film’s most piercing moments are on the periphery.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of periphery

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